I’m headed to England in January to visit my best pal from high school, Michele. I just bought my tickets (before the rates went up any more).

I. am. so. excited.

And yes, if you’re wondering, But E, this is so sudden! Well, I just decided to go on this trip yesterday. She had invited me up for Thanksgiving, but I expected to buy a new computer. I haven’t done that yet, and they are planning to move back to the States in the Spring, so I had to take her up on her offer. I have the vacation time and the money in savings, so might as well use it go somewhere I’ve always wanted to go! I’ll put off buying a new Mac until later next year. I’ve got lodgings taken care of, since Michele has kindly offered to house me.

I have never traveled so far on my own, so this is a big deal for me. Michele has warned me about the weather, but I lived in Minnesota for a year, so I can handle it. As long as it doesn’t keep me from doing touristy things!